Ash, Russell. The top ten of everything 2004 - Brief Article - Young Adult Review - Book Review

DK. 256p. illus. index. c2003. 0-7894-9659-3. $19.00. JSA *

Rivaling the popularity of The Guinness Book of World Records, this updated compilation of over 700 lists makes for irresistible browsing, and it's useful for quick reference too, as sources for data are provided. Chapters cover the universe and the Earth; life on Earth; the human world; town and country; culture and learning; music and musicians; stage and screen; the commercial world; transport and tourism; and sport and leisure. A section at the end of "Further Information" offers ten Web sites on each of the these topics. The book's large format, clear layout, and abundance of color photos make it attractive and easy to use, and who can resist lists like "Top Ten Rock Songs of All Time" or "Top Ten Snakes With the Deadliest Bites"? Sidebars provide information on famous firsts, such as the first million-dollar film star and the first 200-mph car. For all libraries. (See also review of The Top Ten of Film in this issue.) Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT

J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers.

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.

*--The asterisk highlights exceptional books.

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